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	Blood Sugar
		Blood sugar is measured in milligrams of glucose per 100 milliliters of blood.
		Blood sugar levels are effected by eating too much, eating the wrong foods, a lack of physical activity, stress, medication, or by infection and illness.
		Table sugar and other carbohydrates can elevate blood sugar to unhealthy levels or cause reactions to the insulin that is subsequently produced.
	www.xlear.com /xylosweet/articles/blood-sugar.aspx (401 words)

	Blood sugar tests: Understanding your results - MayoClinic.com
		A fasting blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or higher is consistent with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes when accompanied by classic signs and symptoms of diabetes — increased thirst or hunger, frequent urination, weight loss or blurred vision.
		If your blood sugar level is higher than 200 mg/dL and you have signs or symptoms of diabetes, you may be diagnosed with diabetes without a second test for confirmation.
		If your random blood sugar level is higher than 140 mg/dL but lower than 200 mg/dL, you may have prediabetes.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/blood-sugar/SA00102 (893 words)

	Blood Sugar Regulation
		Blood sugar levels gently rise and fall throughout the day in the normal person; but sharp spikes and drops indicate a more serious conditions including hypoglycemia and diabetes.
		Hyperglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels are too high because either not enough insulin is being produced, or the body's cells are not accepting fuel with normal levels of insulin-they have become desensitized.
		This key mineral in regulating blood sugar is used by insulin as a co-factor to "unlock the door" and deliver glucose to the cells for energy.
	www.vitaminretailer.com /VR/articles/BloodSugar.htm (2467 words)

	High blood sugar definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms
		High blood sugar: An elevated level of the sugar glucose in the blood.
		High blood sugar is a finding in a number of conditions, most notably diabetes mellitus.
		An elevated level of blood sugar may be a useful independent indicator of heart disease risk.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=32860 (275 words)

	Preventing high blood sugar emergencies from diabetes
		High blood sugar develops when there is too little insulin or when your body fails to respond properly to the insulin in your blood.
		High blood sugar emergencies often develop because of some underlying condition that may not be obvious, such as a heart attack, infection, surgery, or pregnancy.
		High blood sugar levels that are somewhat higher than your target range may cause symptoms such as increased thirst and increased urination.
	diabetes.webmd.com /Preventing-high-blood-sugar-emergencies-from-diabetes (2451 words)

	Blood Sugar
		Checking blood sugar levels is a way of measuring how well the body uses glucose (GLOO-kose), a sugar that is the chief energy source for cells.
		Blood sugar levels that remain higher than normal signal two problems: (1) cells are “starving” because they are not absorbing enough glucose and (2) the extra sugar circulating in the blood can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels.
		Prediabetes or “borderline diabetes.” Blood sugar is elevated but not high enough to meet criteria for diabetes.
	www.alz.org /we_can_help_blood_sugar.asp (558 words)

	Monitoring Blood Sugar
		In addition, children who have just been diagnosed with diabetes may need more frequent blood sugar level tests as they and their families are just beginning to get a feel for how insulin or other diabetes medicines affect their child's blood sugar levels.
		Blood sugar levels can be tested with a blood glucose meter, which is a computerized device that measures and displays the amount of glucose in a blood sample.
		This testing system is not practical for routine blood sugar monitoring because the sensor would have to be replaced every 3 days, and the blood test results cannot be viewed until the 3-day testing period is over.
	kidshealth.org /parent/managing_diabetes/monitoring/track_blood_sugar.html (1401 words)

	Blood Sugar
		In people with low blood sugar, however, the pancreas either produces little or no insulin, or the cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced.
		Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into glucose, which is a form of sugar that is carried in the blood and transferred to cells for energy.
		Sugar, corn syrup, honey, sucrose, glucose, dextrose or maltose, and caffeine intensify the action of insulin and should be avoided.
	www.angelfire.com /hi/TheSeer/bloodsugar.html (4111 words)

	Low Blood Sugar -- eCureMe.com
		There is debate whether abnormally low blood glucose in an asymptomatic infant is a disease state, but it is probably safer to treat such infants rather than to just observe them.
		Blood glucose is measured either by obtaining capillary blood by finger-stick/heelstick, or by obtaining venous blood.
		Taking a capillary blood sample from a finger that is cold, or a heel that is cold, can give a falsely-low blood sugar.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/Pediatrics/Low_Blood_Sugar.asp (459 words)

	Glucose Tests: The Test
		Blood glucose testing can be used to screen healthy, asymptomatic individuals for diabetes and pre-diabetes because diabetes is a common disease that begins with few symptoms.
		Blood glucose testing is also done in emergency settings to determine if low or high glucose is contributing to symptoms such as fainting and unconsciousness.
		Hypoglycemia is characterized by a drop in blood glucose to a level where first it causes nervous system symptoms (sweating, palpitations, hunger, trembling, and anxiety), then begins to affect the brain (causing confusion, hallucinations, blurred vision, and sometimes even coma and death).
	www.labtestsonline.org /understanding/analytes/glucose/test.html (1305 words)

	Blood sugar and bones - Osteoporosis Education Project
		The maintenance of precise levels of blood sugar provides fuel to each of our cells on a second-to-second basis and the effects of blood sugar dysregulation are profound.
		Most often problems associated with blood sugar originate in the excessive consumption of food and drinks that are easily converted into sugar (like sweets, sugar, bread, sodas, chocolate, candy, and processed carbohydrates) or from the intake of stimulants that trigger hormonal signals which increase blood sugar (as caffeine and nicotine).
		Stable blood sugar, not too high or too low, is one of the most important keys to physical and emotional well being.
	www.betterbones.com /bbbb_charts/blood_sugar.htm (579 words)

	Blood sugar tests Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Blood sugar tests include several different tests that measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in a person's blood.
		Blood sugar tests are done primarily to diagnose and evaluate a person with diabetes mellitus.
		Whole blood glucose testing can be performed by a person in his or her home, and kits are available for this purpose.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0002/ai_2601000212 (1091 words)

	Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
		Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by a glucose (blood sugar) level that is too low to effectively fuel the body's blood cells.
		Blood sugar levels under 60 mg/dL are too low and are considered unhealthy.
		This involves testing blood sugar often, learning to recognize the oncoming symptoms, and treating the condition quickly, based on prior instructions from the physician.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_diabetes/hypo.cfm (424 words)

	Diabetes symptoms? Hypoglycemia? Our blood sugar program can help!
		Blood sugar regulation problems are striking Americans at such an explosive rate that many are calling it a national epidemic.
		Simple carbohydrates, or refined sugars, have usually been stripped of their nutrients and fiber and are very quickly digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.
		Simple carbs usually cause a rapid rise in blood sugar which requires the body to produce large amounts of insulin to bring blood sugar levels back down to normal.
	www.abundantnutrition.com /bloodSugarProgram.html (713 words)

	Blood glucose levels
		The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
		If blood glucose is very low or very high at bedtime, you may need to adjust your food intake or insulin dose.
		Blood glucose should be measured any time you feel unwell or think your blood sugar level is too high or low.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /health_advice/facts/diabetesbloodsugar.htm (1207 words)

	Cinnamon spice produces healthier blood - 24 November 2003 - New Scientist (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Sugars and starches in food are broken down into glucose, which then circulates in the blood.
		All responded within weeks, with blood sugar levels that were on average 20 per cent lower than a control group.
		In the volunteers, it lowered blood levels of fats and "bad" cholesterol, which are also partly controlled by insulin.
	www.newscientist.com /article.ns?id=dn4413 (531 words)

	Checking Your Blood Sugar \| AHealthyMe.com
		If your blood sugar is too high for too long, you could be at risk for long-term complications such as blindness, heart disease, and amputations.
		By testing your blood sugar regularly, you can track the effectiveness of your medication, make informed decisions about meals and exercise, and head off problems such as high blood sugar or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) before it's too late.
		Do call your doctor if your blood sugars are unusually high or low -- he or she will want to know about these changes and help you adjust your treatment program so that you stay out of trouble and reach your goals.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/bloodsugar (1487 words)

	Blood Sugar Testing
		Blood sugar testing is important in order to find out if your blood sugar is where it should be.
		If your blood sugar is too low or too high, you may need a change in your diabetes medication, diet, or exercise plan.
		Your blood sugar level is found by testing a small drop of blood obtained from one of your fingers.
	www.uihealthcare.com /topics/diabetes/bloodsugartesting.html (634 words)

	Blood sugar tests
		Blood sugar tests are done primarily to diagnose and evaluate a person with diabetes mellitus.
		Whole blood glucose testing can be performed by a person in his or her home, and kits are available for this purpose.
		The blood sugar test to screen for gestational diabetes is a variation of the oral glucose tolerance test.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/blood_sugar_tests.jsp (1729 words)

	Kitten Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar
		Most instances of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in the kitten are the result of inadequate nutrition; either not enough or poor quality (undigestible) food.
		Glucose (sugar) is the fuel the body burns for energy; without it the kitten is listless.
		It must be determined if the low blood sugar is simply the result of inadequate nutrition or a more severe underlying disease.
	www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1388&articleid=876 (286 words)

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		Stress is known to raise the risk of elevated blood sugar, and poorly controlled blood sugar can increase the risk of diabetes complications such as heart disease, kidney failure and blindness.
		Researchers are not certain why laughter appears to reduce blood sugar, but suggested that it might increase the consumption of energy by using the abdominal muscles, or might affect the neuroendocrine system, which controls glucose levels in the blood.
		As some people may know, blood sugar is only the symptom in most diabetics; the real challenge is to control your insulin levels.
	www.mercola.com /2003/may/31/laughter_blood_sugar.htm (552 words)

	Blood Sugar
		Since day one our blood sugar metabolism has been hard at work reacting to the foods we eat, the emotions we experience and the toxins we are exposed to.
		Hair and blood analysis have shown that those who suffer from insulin resistance or have low blood sugar issues often are deficient in essential vitamins, minerals and trace minerals.
		Blood sugar imbalances are more prolific then we can even measure because of the variance in each person's individual make up.
	www.all-one.com /en/articlebloodsugar.htm (1638 words)

	BLOOD SUGAR AND FATS
		People with HIV are testing their blood sugar and blood fat levels more frequently because ARVs seem to cause abnormally high levels.
		High blood sugar can be a side effect of the HIV protease inhibitors.
		Blood fats are measured as the amount (in milligrams) contained in one tenth of a liter (a deciliter) of blood, or mg/dL.
	www.aids.org /factSheets/123-Blood-Sugar-and-Fats.html (859 words)

	Blood Glucose
		Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of glucose in the blood rises.
		A test to measure blood levels of a protein called C-peptide may be done along with a blood glucose test to determine the cause of hypoglycemia.
		A home blood sugar test is the most common way to check 2-hour postprandial blood sugar levels.
	www.webmd.com /hw/diabetes_1_2/hw8252.asp (1454 words)

	Blood Glucose
		A blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood.
		Insulin is produced in the pancreas and released into the blood when the amount of glucose in the blood rises.
		A test to measure blood levels of a protein called C-peptide may be done along with a blood glucose test to determine the cause of hypoglycemia.
	diabetes.webmd.com /Blood-Glucose (531 words)

	Joel's Library - Nicotine Withdrawal & Blood Sugar
		The symptoms of low blood sugar are basically the same symptoms as not having enough oxygen, similar to reactions experienced at high altitudes.
		It is not that cigarettes put sugar into your blood stream; it is more of a drug interaction of the stimulant effect of nicotine that affects the blood sugar levels.
		If you use food to elevate blood sugar levels, it literally takes up to 20 minutes from the time you chew and swallow the food before it is released to the blood, and thus the brain, for its desired effect of fueling your brain.
	whyquit.com /joel/Joel_03_21_blood_sugar.html (802 words)

	Blood Sugar Awareness Tool Kit - National Women's Health Resource Center/Healthywomen.org
		While everyone experiences occasional episodes of low blood sugar, the problem is particularly prevalent and serious in people with diabetes who use insulin; too much insulin can send too much glucose out of the bloodstream, leading to plummeting blood sugar levels called hypoglycemia.
		A normal fasting blood sugar is between 70 to 99 mg/dL l (milligrams per deciliter of blood).
		You have prediabetes when your fasting blood sugar level is between 100 mg/dl and 125 mg/dl, or your OGTT is between 140 mg/dl and 199 mg/dl.
	www.healthywomen.org /bloodsugar2006/pg1.html (1074 words)

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